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Congratulations
on your selection of a USacoustics USX Series Amplifier. We take pride in manufacturing our
products, and you can expect your new amplifier to give you years of trouble-free service.

To make your installation as easy and reliable as possible, please read this manual carefully before
beginning. If you need more information, your U.S.acoustics Dealer will be glad to help.
 FEATURES
0 High efficiency: More than 90%
0 2 Ohm stable
0 Low heat generation
0 Heavy duty heat sink
0 Power/Protection LED
0 Subsonic filter switch
0 Remote sub bass level control circuitry built-in
0 Protection circuitry against thermal, overload, short circuit and DC offset
0 Gold RCA inputs

WARNING
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating “Live Concert” high levels of sound pressure.
Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor
vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear external sounds such as ,
horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus constituting to a potential traffic hazard.

SPECIFICATIONS

OUTPUT POWER
RMS, per channel @ 4 Ohms 2oow 4oow
RMS, per channel @ 2 Ohms 3oow GOOW
Dynamic Power GOOW 800W
THD (Rated Power) <0.3% <0.5%
Input sensitivity Variable from 1OOmV to 6V Variable from 1OOmV to 6V
Low pass filter 30Hz-250Hz 12dB 50Hz-250Hz 18dB
High pass subsonic filter N/A 20Hz-50Hz 18dB
Output impedance 2 to 8 ohms 2 to 8 ohms
Supply voltage 10 to 16VDC 10 to 16VDC
S/N Ratio >80dB >80dB
Damping Factor ~80 >80
Fuse 2OA 25Ax2
Size Length 5.8 (148) 10.2 (260)
inches [mm) Width 9.6 (244) 9.6 (244)
Height 2.5 (63.5) 2.5 (63.5)
INSTALLATION
1. Please read the owner’s manual carefully before you install the amplifier.
2. Disconnect the battery ground terminal prior to making any electrical connections.
3. Check for any hazards or obstructions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mounting
the amplifiers.
4. Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and ventilation and protect the amplifier from heat,
moisture, and dirt.
5. Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cables to the amplifier, and run RCA cables away from the power cables and
other potentially noisy car harnesses.
6. The amplifier should be grounded with a short, heavy gauge wire connected directly to the car at a bare metal surface.
Make sure that the metal area is part of the car chassis of frame, not a separate part with poor electrical connection
to the chassis.
7. Always fuse your power connection at the battery within 8- 10 inches of the battery terminal. Use a fuse or circuit
breaker rated at about 5- 10 more amps than the on board fuse(s) of the amplifier(s).
The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system, and the length of
wire used. IASCA and other autosound competition organizations have charts available for this; you can also find a
chart in the MECP study guide. Minimum wire gauge recommendations for the individual amplifiers are listed on the
specification page. It is a good idea to use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power
wire. Be sure to examine the battery ground cable of the vehicle and upgrade it to a gauge of wire that can
accommodate the extra load created by your amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited
by the power and ground supply wires.
8. This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 2-8 ohms. Keep in mind that heat is the long-term
enemy of automotive electronics and that the lower your speaker load, the more heat is generated. For low impedance
speaker applications or restricted ventilation installations, and external cooling fan may be advisable.
9. Your connections to the amplifier’s speaker and power terminals should be made with crimped spade lugs, and the
battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appropriate size
(surface area is what counts); soldering the terminals after crimping is also recommended.
1O.Due to the high-frequency MOSFET switching power supply used in all US-Acoustics amplifiers, filtering the power cable
is not generally required (remember that the amp can’t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted).
Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for the amplifier to reach its performance peak. If the RCA inputs
are not grounded adequately via the signal source, electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system.
CONTROLS
1. GROUND TERMINAL
connect this terminal to the car chassis with a short heavy gauge wire, DO NOT CONNECT TO THE NEGATIVE
TERMINAL OF THE CAR BATTERYor to factory chassis ground points already occupied by factory wires!
If you are grounding multiple amplifiers, you may use a high-current distribution block with proper gauge cables, or use
individual grounds for each amp attached to the vehicle at separate but close ground points.

2. REMOTE TERMINAL
connect this terminal to the amplifier remote output from your head unit or signal source, if it provides one. You may
also use the power antenna output wire from decks that do not have separate amp remote outputs. This input requires
a switched + 12V signal to activate the amplifier. Do not connect this terminal to a constant source of + 12V

3. + 12V POWER TERMINAL

connect this terminal to the positive terminal of the car or separate audio system battery Refer to the installation
guidelines and specs page for proper gauge of wire. YOU MUST PROTECT THIS WIRE WITH A FUSE of circuit breaker
located close to the battery.

4. POWER FUSE
protects the amplifier against electrical damage. DO NOT REPLACETHE FUSE OR FUSESWITH LARGER AMPERAGE
FUSES! If the fuse(s) blows, check your system for wiring problems or see your dealer.

5. SUBWOOFER OUTPUT TERMINALS

connect the speakers to these terminals. Refer to the speaker wiring diagrams for different wiring options.

6. RCA OUTPUT JACK

use these jacks to route the input signal to another amplifier.

7. RCA INPUT JACKS

accepts line level outputs from head units or signal sources at voltages from 100 mV to 6 volts.

8. GAIN ADJUSTMENT
The input sensitivity of the USXbOOD/USX800D amplifier can be adjusted to the output voltage of your radio using the
input level control. Optimum setting of the control gives you a sufficiently large regulation zone for your car stereo
combination without any distortion overloading.

9. PHASE INVERT SWITCH

controls the output phase of the amplifier. The signal is inverted with the switch set to 180.

10. CROSSOVER FREQUENCY

controls the frequency range of the amplifier.

ll.BASSEQ
This switch activates on 8 dB bass boost circuit. Use as necessary for low frequency enhancement.

12. REMOTE SUB LEVEL

Socket for connection between Sub-Bass Controller and amp. The remote controller allows the individual fine-adjustment
of the subwoofer level in order to compensate for the variable bass volumes between different audio sources.

13. PCIWER INDICATOR

Power indicator (green) - The-green-illuminated indicator provides a visual indication that the amplifier is turned on.
CONTROLS
14. VARIABLE SUBSONIC FILTER
It allows the setting of the high pass frequency for the subwoofer between 2OHz and 50Hz. The two-positin switch
allows for turning the subsonic filter on or off.

15. FUSE FAULT INDICATOR

The LED indicator “FUSE FAULT” provides a visual indication that a fuse blows out. Turn the system off and correct the
problem before turning the system back on.

FIGURE 1- AMPLIFIER CONTROLS

MODEL : USXGOOD (rear panel)

(4) POWER FUSES

(13) POWER INDICATOR

(15) FUSE FAULT INDICATOR

(5) SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS

MODEL : USX800D (rear panel)

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CONTROLS

FIGURE 2- AMPLIFIER CONTROLS

(I 3) POWER INDICATOR
(8) Gain adjustment (10) Crossover frequency adjustment

(121 Remote sub level

MODEL : USX600D (front panel)

[IO) Crossover frequency adjustment

(8) Gain adjustment (I 4) VARIABLE SUBSONIC FILTER

[ 12) Remote sub level

MODEL : USX800D (front panel)

CONNECTIONS

FIGURE 3- AMPLIFIER CONNECTION

USX6OOD
Is---- -- REAR
to BATTERY 0
to REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT
GROUND

NOTE : IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A + 12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE “REM” TERMINAL ON THE
AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE’S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS “ON”.

USX6OOD
FRONT

TO FROM
ANOTHER AMP PREAMP
INPUT OUTPUT

CONNECTING SIGNAL INPUT

The RCAjacks marked “line in” should be connected to the low-level output of your source unit. The RCAjack marked
“line out” will pass the signal that is preset on the amplifier input, facilitating the connection of multiple amplifiers together.
The left and right input signals are summed internally.
CONNECTIONS

FIGURE 4- AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

USX800D
REAR

to REMOTE OUTPUT from HEAD UNIT

NOTE : IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A + 12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE “REM” TERMINAL ON THE
AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE’S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS “ON”.

USX800D
FRONT

CONNECTING SIGNAL INPUT

The RCAjacks marked “line in” should be connected to the low-level output of your source unit. The RCAjack marked
“line out” will pass the signal that is preset on the amplifier input, facilitating the connection of multiple amplifiers together.
The left and right input signals are summed internally. 2
CONNECTIONS

FIGURE 5- AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS

USX6OOD
CONNECTIONS

4 Ohm or 2 Ohm

USX800D
CONNECTIONS

4 Ohm 4 Ohm
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures. Always test
the speakers and their wires first.

No Output
Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight.

Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the “+ 12V’ and the “REMOTE” terminals must have + 12V referenced to chassis
ground.

Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is supplying output signal. To check if the
amplifier is supplying signal, unplug the RCA cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp).
Briefly tap the center pin of each of the disconnected RCA plug with your finger. This should produce a noise (feedback)
in your speakers.

Only one channel works

Confirm that all speaker strip connections are secure and tight.

Check the “BALANCE” control on the head unit (or other source) to verify that it is set to its midpoint.

If you are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (switch the R with the L). If the channel
which is silent switches to the other side, the problem is either in the head unit/other source or the connecting cables.

Weak output
Readjust the Input Level Control to better suit the input signal.

Noise in the Audio

If the noise is a “whine” whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier and any other signal sources
(head unit, etc.) are properly grounded.

If the noise is a “clicking” or “popping” noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the vehicle is
equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that the ignition is in need of service.

Check the routing of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wires which interconnect lights and
other accessories.

If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked by a professional mobile audio
installer.
CAUTION!
Jump starting your vehicle can cause large voltage spikes within your automobile’s electrical system. To prevent damage to
your stereo system, make sure the entire system is shut down until full battery charge has been reach and jumper cables
have been removed from the battery.

We want you listening for a lifetime!

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud
sound is often undetectable until it is too late, U.S. acoustics and the Electronic Industry Association’s Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive loud sound.

dB level examole
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at 2 feet

The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

U.S.acoustics Company
2424 Handing Ave., Alameda CA 9450 1 USA
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 WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WARRANTY ON U.S. acoustics PRODUCTS
U.S. acoustics products are designed and man h
level of trouble-free performance when used in
instructions. Prior to packing, this unit was inspected
in acceptable condition and approved for shipment.

reasonable use, be free from defects in materials and work

period of one year from the date of purchase, if installe
authorized installers; otherwise, 90 days.

Any part, which, because of manufacturing defects or w

to function properly during this period and under normai
repaired at no charge for parts and labor, or, at U.S. acou
product will be replaced.
PURCHASED FROM (DEALER)

Package the unit carefully, using ample padding material to

damage in transit. This warranty will NOT cover repair
damaged through improper packaging. It must be FULLY
to U.S. acoustics, 2424 Blanding Ave., Alameda, CA 9

In your package please include the following:

1. Sales receipt, showing the date and location of install

2. A detailed description of the problem.

After service is completed, we will return the unit to you pre

a product is received which is not covered by the warranty,
returned to the sender COD, unless the sender has arrang
non-warranty repair.

1. Malfunctions resulting from misuse, accident or installatio

2. Consequential and incidental damages.
3. Damages from delay or loss of use of equipment.
4. Any units which are modified or tampered with.
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Deck set forth in this warranty. U.S. acoustics MAKES NO
OF ANY KIND, expressed or implied, and all implied
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from state to state.
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